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RF53 GXU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 157,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlight lenses frosted

metal bake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded around subframe mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2019 147,079 miles

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2019 147,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

Pass 11 May 2018 139,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and scrubbed out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer tail light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and scrubbed out on edges (4.1.E.1)

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,649 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower suspension arm joints

Fail 7 Jul 2017 133,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

freeplay at steering wheel

long handbrake travel

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower suspension arm joints

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,802 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

slight free play at the steering wheel

Fail 18 Jul 2016 125,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

slight free play at the steering wheel

Fail 11 Jul 2016 125,679 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 125,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall and cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,569 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,569 miles

Outer Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,384 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RF53 GXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF53 GXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF53 GXU registered?

RF53 GXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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